“To bring forward some examples from among the heathen: Many kings and princes, in times of pestilence, when they had been instructed by an oracle, have given themselves up to death, in order that by their own blood they might deliver their fellow citizens [from destruction]. Many have gone forth from their own cities,…”
Clement of Rome, 1th c. — Letter to the Corinthians (Clement)
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30Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.
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28I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.
29Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation: